The One Percent Podcast

What happens when trying to become the best version of yourself starts to make you lose who you really are?

After taking a two-month break from the podcast, I'm back to share what's been going on in my life, the burnout I've experienced, and the questions I've been asking myself behind the scenes.

For years, I've been driven by the desire to improve, create, inspire others, and prove that I'm capable of becoming something more. But somewhere along the way, I started questioning whether I was doing it because I genuinely loved it or because I felt like I had something to prove.

In this episode, I open up about the pressure of constantly creating, the connection between self-worth and productivity, and how years of feeling like I wasn't good enough shaped the person I became. I also reflect on what happens when the pain that once motivated you is no longer there, why self-improvement can sometimes become unhealthy, and the importance of learning to accept yourself as you are.

Maybe becoming a better version of yourself isn't always about doing more. Maybe it's about giving yourself permission to change, explore new interests, and stop trying to live up to the person everyone expects you to be.

If you've ever felt like you're constantly chasing the next version of yourself without appreciating who you are today, I hope this conversation reminds you that you don't have to prove your worth to deserve to be here.

Welcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. In this episode, we have an honest conversation about the changing state of marriage, relationships, love, and commitment.We discuss why marriage may be declining and how economic pressures, changing cultural values, social media, shifting expectations, and the illusion of endless options may be influencing how people approach commitment.But the conversation goes deeper than marriage itself.We explore whether people are beginning to view marriage as more of a business decision than a commitment built on love, partnership, and family—and whether that shift is changing how people think about long-term relationships.We also discuss:• Why people can confuse chemistry with compatibility• How love can sometimes blind us to whether a relationship is actually good for us• The importance of being intentional about the person we choose to build a life with• Why people struggle to communicate their emotional needs• Why men, in particular, can struggle to express what they're feeling• The importance of truly listening and making people feel heard• Why so many people are searching for connection• How distractions, technology, and a lack of clarity can prevent genuine connection• What it means to choose a partner who supports the person you want to becomeIt's a conversation about why our relationship with love and commitment is changing—and what that means for the future of relationships.

Welcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. In today's episode, I sit down with Zach from The Journey Podcast for one of our most honest and vulnerable conversations yet. Before his move to Miami and the next chapter of his life, we unpack the emotional weight we carry, why it's so hard to let go of the past, the struggle of self-love, losing people we care about, and what it truly means to start over.Zach opens up about grief, trauma, relationships, purpose, and the internal battles that most people never talk about. This wasn't just a podcast—it was a conversation that challenged both of us to look inward.If you've ever felt stuck, struggled to move on, questioned your worth, or wondered if your past is still shaping your future, this episode is for you.Topics we discuss:• Why your environment shapes your life• Learning to let go of the past• Self-love and emotional healing• Losing a parent at a young age• Why so many men struggle in silence• The fear of starting over• Building a meaningful life• Relationships, grief, and personal growthIf this conversation resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.Follow Zach & The Journey Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/zacharycummings_https://www.instagram.com/thejourneypodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@UC-IwcJPYNhUopC6M0VsURGw Follow The One Percent PodcastInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/aviwizwerhttps://www.instagram.com/theonepercentpodcast_TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@theonepercentpodcastSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5f7aErUSHmHH81NULrRy9O?si=QcDy2tTlQIuRU_nFQoDNhwhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-one-percent-podcast/id1627816697

Welcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. Johnny Persón joins again for an honest discussion about healing, relationships, personal growth, masculinity, addiction, success, and the uncomfortable truths that most people spend their lives avoiding.Johnny shares the lessons that completely changed his perspective on life. Together, we dive deep into why most people never truly heal, the importance of difficult conversations, how relationships act as mirrors, and why becoming your best self requires embracing discomfort.In this episode, we discuss:- Why most people aren't as healed as they think they are- The truth about vulnerability and masculinity- How relationships expose your deepest insecurities- Why success, money, and status won't fix your problems- The power of difficult conversations- Building discipline through systems and habits- The role of friendships in personal growth- Why suffering is optional- The mindset shift that changes everythingWhether you're working through a breakup, chasing a dream, building a business, or simply trying to become a better version of yourself, this conversation will challenge the way you think.Follow Johnny! https://www.instagram.com/jrp.coFollow The Podcast!

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Welcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. In today's episode, I sit down with Sam Nebel, founder of Good Wipes, for one of the most honest conversations about entrepreneurship, rejection, relationships, mental health, and self-growth. This isn’t just a conversation about business. It’s about identity, purpose, resilience, and becoming the person capable of handling success.

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- Getting rejected by Shark Tank

- Building a company while feeling misunderstood

- The loneliness of entrepreneurship

- Sacrificing relationships for success

- IBS, health, fitness, and wellness

- Why rejection can become redirection- The truth about building a business nobody sees

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:15 How Good Wipes Started

07:20 Shark Tank Rejection

11:05 Business Lessons That Apply To Life

16:55 The Truth About Entrepreneurship

22:00 Getting In Your Own Way

25:40 Relationships & Entrepreneurship

31:40 Feeling Misunderstood

35:45 Dream Partnerships & Building Connections

38:10 Fitness, Health & IBS

50:45 Authenticity & Social Media

56:40 Mental Health & Finding Balance

In this episode of the One Percent Podcast, we dive into a conversation most people avoid and what’s really happening to America right now. Why does everything feel more divided? Why does it feel like we’re not even living in the same reality anymore? Lastly, how did politics become something that’s affecting our friendships, relationships… even our sense of identity? In this episode, we break down: - The real reason America feels more divided than ever, - How social media is quietly shaping your reality, - Why young men feel more lost than ever before, - The truth about modern dating and shifting dynamics, - What responsibility actually means in today’s world, - How to find direction when everything feels uncertainTimestamps:0:00 – Why This Conversation Matters1:34 – “This Is Still the Best Country in the World”3:10 – Why Americans Don’t Agree on Reality Anymore5:23 – The Difference Between Disagreement vs. Different Realities8:31 – How Politics Is Destroying Relationships & Families10:29 – The Last Time America Felt Truly United12:02 – Why Patriotism Feels Political Now15:59 – Should People Even Care About Politics?18:06 – The “God-Shaped Hole” and Why People Turn to Politics22:14 – Where America Started Losing Its Way23:50 – Epstein, Power, and Why People Feel Distrustful26:21 – The Rise of Nihilism in Young Men30:00 – Why So Many Men Feel Lost Right Now33:30 – The Truth About Feminism, Power, and Culture36:00 – Why Dating Feels So Broken Today39:43 – Are Modern Expectations Unrealistic?41:20 – Trauma, Dating, and Why People Hurt Each Other44:04 – Finding Your “North Star” in Life47:31 – Why You Feel Like You’re Falling Behind51:02 – What To Do If You Don’t Know What You Want57:48 – How to Actually Figure Out Your Purpose1:00:16 – The Biggest Lie We Tell Ourselves1:04:48 – Why Doing Life Alone Will Hold You Back1:07:44 – The Loneliness Epidemic Explained1:09:06 – Why Communication Is Dying1:14:57 – The Biggest Problem in Humanity Right NowFollow Sagnik:https://www.instagram.com/thesagnikbasuwww.youtube.com/@UCUwNIwinxtTfEqezxoNbHeQ Follow the journey!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/aviwizwerhttps://www.instagram.com/theonepercentpodcast_TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@theonepercentpodcastSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5f7aErUSHmHH81NULrRy9O?si=QcDy2tTlQIuRU_nFQoDNhwhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-one-percent-podcast/id1627816697

Welcome back to another episode of the One Percent Podcast. In this episode, we have a deep and vulnerable conversation about the struggles many people—especially men—face in modern society. From feelings of loneliness and loss to the search for purpose, identity, and inner peace, this discussion challenges how we think about happiness and fulfillment.Together, they explore profound questions such as: Why do so many people feel disconnected despite being more “connected” than ever?What does it mean to discover your true self?How can we overcome fear, shame, and societal expectations?Is happiness found in success, status, and material wealth—or within?How does our relationship with time and mortality shape the way we live?Blake also shares his personal journey—from experiencing deep inner struggles to finding peace through self-reflection and spiritual growth. This conversation is a reminder that life moves quickly, and the key to fulfillment lies in remembering who we truly are and living with intention every single day.If you’ve ever questioned your purpose or felt the weight of modern life, this episode will leave you inspired to look within and heal from the things you know are holding you back.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction & Reuniting with Blake02:00 – What Men Struggle With Most Today05:00 – The Silent Epidemic: Feeling Lost and Lonely08:30 – Lust, Shame, and Modern Temptations12:00 – Social Media and the Illusion of Connection16:00 – The Fabricated Definition of Happiness20:00 – “You Are Not Your Body” – Discovering the True Self25:00 – Gratitude and Shifting Your Perspective30:00 – How Fast Time Passes & The Value of Youth34:00 – Facing Yourself: The Courage to Change38:00 – Blake’s Biggest Fear: Not Fulfilling His Purpose42:00 – From Suicidal Thoughts to Inner Peace46:00 – Building a Relationship with the Creator52:00 – Religion: Division or Unity?58:00 – Remember Who You Are

Welcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. Today, we sit down with entrepreneur Yash Daftry, Founder of Fanbase, a platform that helps creators sell digital products, memberships, and communities online. What started as an idea has grown into a platform that processes over $1 billion in annual volume and serves thousands of creators. But behind the success is a truth most people don’t talk about. Yash shares why being a CEO might be the hardest job in the world, the sacrifices entrepreneurs make, and why success often doesn’t feel the way people expect it to. We also dive into the biggest misconception about entrepreneurship, the pressure that comes with building something big, why your environment determines your success, and what it really takes to build generational wealth. This conversation explores the mindset, discipline, and self-awareness required to pursue greatness — and the cost that can come with it. As always, thank you for all your support on each episode!

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00:00 – Introduction

00:40 – What Yash’s Company Actually Does

02:15 – Why Being a CEO Is The Worst?

05:00 – Is Work-Life Balance a Myth for Entrepreneurs?

07:45 – The Biggest Misconception About Entrepreneurship

09:20 – Why Success Never Feels Like Enough

14:00 – Does Money Actually Buy Happiness?

23:20 – Why Your Environment Determines Your Success

31:30 – The Difference Between Being Rich and Being Wealthy

39:30 – The Truth About Starting a Business

Welcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Calum Johnson, host of The Calum Johnson Show. Most people know him for his incredible conversations with high-level guests. We got to know Calum Johnson before the 250,000 subscribers. Before the fame, and before the thousands of downloads on each episode. We talk honestly about what it means to bet on yourself before the results show up — why he quit a stable job, to remove the safety net, and choosing commitment over comfort. At the time he left his job, the podcast was only getting around 100 downloads. No momentum. No guarantees. No clear sign that it would work. This isn’t a highlight-reel conversation. It’s about the uncomfortable middle. creating when nobody is watching, believing before validation exists. The difference between interest and real commitment. Why most people quit right before momentum arrives. Letting go of outcomes and focusing on the process. What success actually costs in the long term. Follow Calum's Journeyhttps://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1https://www.instagram.com/thecalumjohnsonshowhttp://www.youtube.com/@UCuvjQYKukKjVyhSVxQibgOw Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/aviwizwerhttps://www.instagram.com/theonepercentpodcast_TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@theonepercentpodcastSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5f7aErUSHmHH81NULrRy9O?si=QcDy2tTlQIuRU_nFQoDNhwTimestamps:00:00 Why great things start in small rooms08:45 Belief before validation13:30 Quitting a job at 100 downloads18:30 Removing the safety net26:00 “Flirting” with your goals vs committing31:00 Everyone is already consistent36:30 Detaching from numbers and outcomes45:00 The moment momentum finally shifted57:00 The loneliness of believing in yourself1:06:00 Why most people quit too early1:15:00 Choosing long-term discomfort over comfort1:24:00 Redefining what success actually means1:33:00 Consistency over intensity1:42:00 What people misunderstand about growth

Welcome back to another episode of The One Percent Podcast. In this week's episode, we sat down with Johnny Persón, founder of the hat company Aug 11, one of the fastest-growing hat brands in the world. Behind the seven-figure brand, Johnny faced numerous struggles in his life. We sat down and spoke about his early childhood struggles of childhood trauma and using the void he felt early on to escape from his reality due to drugs. We discuss what addiction actually feels like from the inside, to facing jail time and almost losing it all. This is the untold story of how one conversation with his little sister completely changed his life. Johnny's Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/jrp.cohttps://www.instagram.com/aug11coInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/aviwizwerhttps://www.instagram.com/theonepercentpodcast_TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@theonepercentpodcastSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5f7aErUSHmHH81NULrRy9O?si=QcDy2tTlQIuRU_nFQoDNhwhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-one-percent-podcast/id1627816697Timestamps:00:00 - Why This Episode Matters2:00 – A God Moment That Confirmed This Conversation4:26 – Building a Successful Brand While Feeling Empty7:30 – The “God-Shaped Hole” Behind Addiction9:07 – Why Two Kids From the Same Home Turn Out Differently10:52 – Genetics, Environment, and Predisposition to Addiction13:36 – Growing Up Around Prison, Alcohol, and Instability16:20 – The Heavy Responsibility of Becoming a Man17:10 – How Choosing the Wrong Woman Can Derail Your Life20:57 – How Alcoholics Anonymous Taught Him Discipline & Manhood22:46 – What Addiction Actually Feels Like From the Inside23:35 – “This Is What Normal Feels Like” (First Pills)27:52 – When Addiction Stops Being Manageable30:00 – The Lowest Nights and Loss of Control32:47 – The Phone Call From Jail That Changed Everything34:27 – Hearing His 7-Year-Old Sister’s Voice36:08 – Realizing He Became the Man He Swore He’d Never Be40:53 – Fear of Repeating Your Parents’ Mistakes43:24 – Divorce, Betrayal, and Family Chaos46:58 – How Childhood Trauma Shapes Adult Relationships52:30 – Seeing Your Parents as Human for the First Time54:23 – Abandonment Wounds and Relationship Patterns57:42 – Why Love Doesn’t Need Chaos1:03:16 – Rebuilding Self-Worth After Heartbreak1:30:00 – Healing Without Losing Your Edge as a Man1:55:00 – Final Lessons on Purpose, Discipline, and Growth